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Why Do You Get Electric Shocks When You Touch Someone?

Mystery Hour Question

When you touch someone, you sometimes get a static electric shock. What causes that?Dizzy, Manchester

Answer

** Definitive **Name: John, LondonQualification: Answer: You can get them off objects as well. It happens when you are earthing your body as you have electricity on you. You can sometimes get a little spark with it.